Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia
Overview
Explore the picturesque Bulgarian countryside, visiting three famous Bulgarian attractions within a day tour from Sofia! Spend the morning in the Rila Monastery, one of the country’s most famous UNESCO World Heritage sites, a "must see" for anyone visiting Bulgaria. Discover the centuries old forests of the Rila Mountains on a scenic walk to the cave of St. Ivan Rilski (St. John of Rila), where the founder of the monastery lived as an anchorite and explore the amazing rock formations of the Stob’s Pyramids nature phenomenon. Escape the Sofia crowds for a memorable full-day trip led by an expert!
What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- All local taxes
- All transfers
- Licensed mountain guide throughout the tour
- Guided tour of Rila Monastery
- Entrance fees in Rila Monastery museums (approx. 5 € if you are interested in visiting any of the museums, the monastery and church itself are free of charge)
- Lunch and beverages (allow 5€ - 6€ for lunch pack or 10€ - 13€ for 3 course lunch in a restaurant)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Rila Monastery
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Stob's Pyramids
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Easy to moderate walking tour
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- All local taxes.
- All transfers.
- Licensed mountain guide throughout the tour.
- Guided tour of Rila Monastery.
- Entrance fees in Rila Monastery museums (approx. 5 € if you are interested in visiting any of the museums, the monastery and church itself are free of charge).
- Lunch and beverages (allow 5€ - 6€ for lunch pack or 10€ - 13€ for 3 course lunch in a restaurant).
- Travel insurance.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 15. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Full-day Rila Monastery, Stob Pyramids and St Ivan Rilski Cave from Sofia will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- All local taxes
- All transfers
- Licensed mountain guide throughout the tour
- Guided tour of Rila Monastery
- Entrance fees in Rila Monastery museums (approx. 5 € if you are interested in visiting any of the museums, the monastery and church itself are free of charge)
- Lunch and beverages (allow 5€ - 6€ for lunch pack or 10€ - 13€ for 3 course lunch in a restaurant)
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Easy to moderate walking tour
